Numerous non-native plants have been introduced to Maryland in the United States and many of them have become invasive species. The following is a list of some non-native invasive plant species established in Maryland.
Numerous non-native plants have been introduced to Maryland in the United States and many of them have become invasive species. The following is a list of some non-native invasive plant species established in Maryland.
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Alternanthera philoxeroides | Alligator weed |
| Didymosphenia geminata | Didymo, Rock Snot |
| Egeria densa | Brazilian Waterweed |
| Eichhornia crassipes | Water Hyacinth |
| Hydrilla verticillata | Hydrilla |
| Iris pseudacorus | Yellow iris |
| Myriophyllum aquaticum | Parrot Feather |
| Myriophyllum spicatum | Eurasian Water-Milfoil |
| Potamogeton crispus | Curly Leaved Pondweed |
| Prymnesium parvum | Golden Algae |
| Salvinia molesta | Giant Salvinia |
| Trapa natans | Water Chestnut |
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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers.
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NatureServe, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Arlington County, Virginia, US, that provides proprietary wildlife conservation-related data, tools, and services to private and government clients, partner organizations, and the public. NatureServe reports being "headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with regional offices in four U.S. locations and in Canada." In calendar year 2011 they reported having 86 employees, 6 volunteers, and 15 independent officers.
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